🌱Transgender Lawsuit Returns + Boise Pools Open Houses + Muddy Trails

John Braese
Updated ·4 min read

Good morning, people of Boise! John Braese here with the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily.

Welcome to the Saturday edition of the Boise Daily. Our recent storms have provided some much-needed precipitation, but also created muddy conditions on our favorite hiking trails. A transgender BSU athlete wants a legal challenge back in court, and the city is asking your input on the future of two local pools. The legal problems continue for a local law enforcement official, and we take a look at a recent field trip.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy; breezy in the p.m. High: 51 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

  1. A local group is asking users of the Boise Foothills to hold off hiking and biking after our recent rains. CBS2 staff report Ridge to Rivers is asking residents to use 'restraint' until the muddy trails dry out. (Idaho News)

  2. Idaho's ban on transgender athletes may indeed make it to the court room. Boise State Public Radio's Rachel Cohen reports a college student, Lindsay Hecox, is playing women's club soccer and plans on trying out for the women's cross country team next fall. Hecox's original lawsuit was sent to a lower court after Hecox dropped out of college. Now back in college, the legal challenge is expected to move forward. (Boise State Public Radio)

  3. After receiving written comments, the City of Boise is now holding open houses asking for input on the future of South and Lowell pools. KTVB-TV staff have the information on where and when neighbors can provide their ideas on the local pools. (KTVB.com)

  4. The charges continue to mount against a Caldwell Police Lieutenant. KIVI-TV's Jake Garcia reports Lt. Joseph Alan Hoadley has been indicted after an ongoing investigation by the FBI on a felony charge of Destruction, Alteration, or Falsification of Records in Federal Investigations. Hoadley has previously been charged with depriving an individual of their rights to be free from unreasonable seizures and force during an arrest. (kivitv)

  5. As a student, you are never too old for a field trip. Boise Patch reports students from the College of Western Idaho recently enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the Idaho State Archives facility. (BoisePatch)

Today in Boise:

  • Boise State University students are invited to join Service Saturday at two locations of the Idaho Youth Ranch. (8 a.m.)

  • The Idaho State Historical Society is asking for volunteers on Saturday to assist painting at the old Idaho Penitentiary. (8 a.m.)

  • The Capital City Public Market opens Saturday with a full line of vendors scheduled. (9:30 a.m.)

  • All are invited to the April Egg-streme Market at the State Street Marketplace in Boise on Saturday. (10 a.m.)

  • Timberline High School will hold the Junior/Senior Prom Saturday evening. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Boise Weekly: "Special presentation about Idaho’s 'Merci Train' Boxcar on April 16.The Statue of Liberty wasn’t the only American trademark made in France." (Instagram)

  • Idaho Botanical Garden: "The weather has been crummy, but you can still celebrate National Gardening Day! Here are some ideas: Check on your houseplants — they might need to be repotted, watered, or you could propagate them!" (Facebook)

  • Boise State Public Radio: "The BA.2 variant of the omicron strain of the COVID-19 virus has become the dominant strain in more than 60 countries, including the U.S. Dr. David Pate said this week that BA.2 is the dominant strain on the west coast and in Canada." (Facebook)

  • Idaho Shakespeare Festival: "Enroll now! Spots available in our spectacular summer camps. SPOTLIGHT: Our Intensive for high school age theater enthusiasts is an immersive in-depth experience, culminating with a fully produced performance on the ISF Amphitheater stage." (Facebook)

  • Boise Hive: "Don't forget, it's ok to ask your friends if they are suicidal." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

This article originally appeared on the Boise Patch